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Saturday, 13 February 2016
Feb 14th, Valentine's Day
Week 7 ( Save $7 )
Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Tuesday, 9 February 2016
Pancake Tuesday and more
Week 6 ( Save $ 6 )
Today is Shove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day or Mardi Gras. Shove Tuesday is the last day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
The Lent fast, of 40 days traditionally omits rich foods of eggs, milk, sugar...which are all the ingredients found in Pancakes. And that is why we make and eat pancakes especially on Pancake Tuesday.
Fact:
Apparently eating pancakes makes us happy, warm and fuzzy. I am pretty sure it's combination of the toppings of butter and syrup taking it to the next level.
Go flip up some happy food and spread a little happiness with others.
Fluffy Pancakes yields about 14 pancakes
1 cup all purpose flour
2 Tbsp baking powder
3 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg
1 cup of milk (or buttermilk)
2 Tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla
vegetable oil
1. In a large bowl, wisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
2. In another bowl, wisk together the milk, egg, melted butter and vanilla.
3. Combine and wisk the wet ingredient into the large flour mixture until slightly lumpy.
4. Heat large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly brush with some vegetable oil.
5. Pour batter scant 1/4 cup at a time to form pancakes. Cook until bubbles appear on top for about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until bottoms are golden brown, about 1 minute.
Save money by:
Making your own pancake mix by doubling or tripling the dry ingredients in a zip lock bag.
Label the ingredients:
Scoop 1 cup of the pancake mixture with the wet ingredients listed.
Challenge: For Lent, trying giving up something for 40 days whether it be smoking, facebook, shoe shopping, coffee or even chocolate.
ENJOY!
Today is Shove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day or Mardi Gras. Shove Tuesday is the last day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
The Lent fast, of 40 days traditionally omits rich foods of eggs, milk, sugar...which are all the ingredients found in Pancakes. And that is why we make and eat pancakes especially on Pancake Tuesday.
Apparently eating pancakes makes us happy, warm and fuzzy. I am pretty sure it's combination of the toppings of butter and syrup taking it to the next level.
Go flip up some happy food and spread a little happiness with others.
Fluffy Pancakes yields about 14 pancakes
1 cup all purpose flour
2 Tbsp baking powder
3 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg
1 cup of milk (or buttermilk)
2 Tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla
vegetable oil
1. In a large bowl, wisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
2. In another bowl, wisk together the milk, egg, melted butter and vanilla.
3. Combine and wisk the wet ingredient into the large flour mixture until slightly lumpy.
4. Heat large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly brush with some vegetable oil.
5. Pour batter scant 1/4 cup at a time to form pancakes. Cook until bubbles appear on top for about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until bottoms are golden brown, about 1 minute.
Save money by:
Label the ingredients:
Scoop 1 cup of the pancake mixture with the wet ingredients listed.
Challenge: For Lent, trying giving up something for 40 days whether it be smoking, facebook, shoe shopping, coffee or even chocolate.
ENJOY!
Tuesday, 2 February 2016
Happy Ground Hog Day!
Week 5 ( Save $5 )
Today marks the mid- winter point also known as "Ground Hog Day". It's not a public holiday but Canadians look forward to Wiarton Willie, delivering his “prediction” early in the morning on February 2 every year.
This North American tradition that has been more than a century old, relies on a groundhog seeing his shadow. If he does, he will return to his burrow, indicating that there will be six more weeks of winter. If he does not see his shadow, then spring is on it's way.
This years predictions from Punxsutwney Phil from Pennsylviania, predicted an early spring. Yay!
Ontario's Wiarton Willie and Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam predicts six more weeks of winter. Boo!
What would Ground hog day be with out the must watch classic movie with the same title," Ground Hog Day". Bill Murray stars in this bizarre, quirky, romantic comedy that actually made Punxsutwney Phil world famous. The movie tagline: "He's having the worst day of his life... over, and over..." .
With this mild winter and shadows everywhere, what are your spidey sense telling you?
Happy Ground Hog Day!
Today marks the mid- winter point also known as "Ground Hog Day". It's not a public holiday but Canadians look forward to Wiarton Willie, delivering his “prediction” early in the morning on February 2 every year.
This North American tradition that has been more than a century old, relies on a groundhog seeing his shadow. If he does, he will return to his burrow, indicating that there will be six more weeks of winter. If he does not see his shadow, then spring is on it's way.
This years predictions from Punxsutwney Phil from Pennsylviania, predicted an early spring. Yay!
Ontario's Wiarton Willie and Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam predicts six more weeks of winter. Boo!
What would Ground hog day be with out the must watch classic movie with the same title," Ground Hog Day". Bill Murray stars in this bizarre, quirky, romantic comedy that actually made Punxsutwney Phil world famous. The movie tagline: "He's having the worst day of his life... over, and over..." .
With this mild winter and shadows everywhere, what are your spidey sense telling you?
Happy Ground Hog Day!
Monday, 25 January 2016
Be the frugal and savvy shopper!
Week 4 ( Save $4 )
Have you noticed a
significant jump in your grocery bill this month?
The fact is there was a huge rise in the fresh produce aisle. Canada imports over 81% of fresh products from around the world during the winter months. The weak Canadian dollar is not helping especially when it keeps falling and it does affect and impact to the rising of food costs.
Should consumers be held at the mercy to pay at the inflated prices ? Certainly NOT!
To be able to eat healthy does not have to be expensive and the good news is that you will get through this cold long winter. I hope with the rising prices of food, it motivates you to change your purchasing habits.
Happy Saving!
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The fact is there was a huge rise in the fresh produce aisle. Canada imports over 81% of fresh products from around the world during the winter months. The weak Canadian dollar is not helping especially when it keeps falling and it does affect and impact to the rising of food costs.
Should consumers be held at the mercy to pay at the inflated prices ? Certainly NOT!
Are there any another alternatives to
stretch that dollar even further?
The answer is Yes! As consumers, we have the power make a difference and find other alternative to ride through the winter months until summer arrives. With the arrival of summer, we can look forward to availability to larger selection of locally grown produce at cheaper prices.
Here are some tips how to combat the rising cost to help offset and save on your food bill:The answer is Yes! As consumers, we have the power make a difference and find other alternative to ride through the winter months until summer arrives. With the arrival of summer, we can look forward to availability to larger selection of locally grown produce at cheaper prices.
- Make home cooked meals a priority
- Eating out will cost more Eat at home
- Check out Ethnic grocery stores
- Pack a lunch: money saved from lunches can go towards your grocery bill
- Pack healthy snacks to avoid fast foods
- Make a grocery list and avoid impulse items
- Plan your meals around sales items
- Buy what is on sale
- Stock up on sales products
- Check out flyers and online flyers
- Clip coupons
- Price match items
- Watch scanner most store has a policy: if price item is scanned incorrectly, under 10$, if the sale item does not come up on the scanner: item is free
- Always affordable: carrots, potatoes, squashes, tin beans , tuna, salmon and legumes
- Buy frozen vegetables
- Buy local and seasonal
- Grow your own vegetables and freeze for the winter months
- Not all foods are rising across the board: eggs, milk, cheese
- Keep your receipts to keep track on how much your spending
To be able to eat healthy does not have to be expensive and the good news is that you will get through this cold long winter. I hope with the rising prices of food, it motivates you to change your purchasing habits.
Happy Saving!
Thursday, 21 January 2016
Giving is the New Getting
Week 2 ( Save $2 )
Week 3 ( Save $3 )
With just weeks into this new year, December 2015 (the month of Christmas), feels like a long time ago.
This January, I noticed that spirit of kindness and giving totally dissipating and disappearing from people's hearts. It feels like it got packed away for another year along with the artificial tree and decorations and it only can be pulled out during that one month of the year in December.
But resolving to be kinder everyday has no reservations especially just for the holidays. The spirit of compassion, good will, hope and encouragement should be a way of life we can give the whole year round.
" Giving is the new getting " One of the most powerful and unconditional gifts doesn't have to cost a nickel. Whether it be lending a helping hand or single act of kindness, it always create a lateral domino effect. Can you imagine a world wide difference if everyone one of us on this Earth made that daily meaningful act of human kindness. Total Awesomeness!
Here are a few heartfelt ways to share yourself and give to others:
- Buy a meal for a homeless person
- Drop in on a friend
- Donate your time and or goods at your local food bank
- Bake treats
- Reach out to elderly or neighbour: whether it be a visit, a food drop off, housework, etc
- Donate at youth or women's shelters
- Volunteer your time at Animal shelter
- Visit a senior resident home
- Offer to babysit
- Donate toys or used items to your local Salvation Army
- Pay for strangers coffee
- Help out at a charity drive
- Give a virtual thanks or just a thank you!
- A smile :)
- just a simple acknowledgment to others can make a difference in their day :)
Feel free to comment below with your random acts you have done or planning to do this 2016.
Just do something thoughtful, " Just Because "
Wednesday, 6 January 2016
2016 Week 1: A New beginning
Week 1 ( Save $1 )
Just follow the weekly/biweekly blogs to successfully save $1378 at the end of the 52 weeks. We will start by saving $1 for the first week. $2 for week two, then $3 for the third week and so on. Just keep increasing and continue the amount by a dollar over the next 52 weeks. The most you will ever put into your favourite piggy bank is $52 and at the end of the annual challenge you will hopefully realize how easy it is to save with just a little discipline.
This is a great challenge for the whole family, especially when it comes to teaching children the value of money and how to spend responsibly.
I hope you will participate in this challenge. Maybe donate all the funds to a worthy cause that is dear to your heart.
Happy Saving!
Just follow the weekly/biweekly blogs to successfully save $1378 at the end of the 52 weeks. We will start by saving $1 for the first week. $2 for week two, then $3 for the third week and so on. Just keep increasing and continue the amount by a dollar over the next 52 weeks. The most you will ever put into your favourite piggy bank is $52 and at the end of the annual challenge you will hopefully realize how easy it is to save with just a little discipline. This is a great challenge for the whole family, especially when it comes to teaching children the value of money and how to spend responsibly.
I hope you will participate in this challenge. Maybe donate all the funds to a worthy cause that is dear to your heart.
Happy Saving!
Sunday, 27 December 2015
We made it to 52 weeks
Week 52 ( Save $52 )
To my devoted readers:
I would like this opportunity to thank you all, who have been following my blog for the last 52 weeks... that means you would have saved an extra $1,378. Congrats!
As this year is ending, a New Year approaches us and may it bring you new hope, strength, and happiness. Wishing you a prosperous 2016.
ENJOY!
To my devoted readers:
I would like this opportunity to thank you all, who have been following my blog for the last 52 weeks... that means you would have saved an extra $1,378. Congrats!
As this year is ending, a New Year approaches us and may it bring you new hope, strength, and happiness. Wishing you a prosperous 2016.
ENJOY!
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